How Packaging Distributors Lose $140K Accounts Overnight | By David Marinac
A packaging distributor lost $140K when his contact retired. Learn the 3 phone calls that end relationships and the Win Program strategy that survives them all. ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific &Problems/Fears
March 02, 2026•14 min read
You're Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight | Packaging Sales | by David Marinac
Your competitors use AI search, transparent pricing, ruthless positioning. You're cold calling. Here's why you're losing and what to do about it. ...more
Industry Specific ,Problems/Fears
February 25, 2026•13 min read
The 5 Lies Packaging Owners Tell Themselves About Sales By David Marinac
It's 2026. Your revenue is flat. You're about to repeat the same mistakes. Here are the 5 lies killing your growth—and what to do instead. ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific &Problems/Fears
January 12, 2026•11 min read
You're Burning $36K Per Year Per Sales Rep on Dead Quotes By David Marinac
Most packaging plants waste $36K/year per rep on quotes that die in silence. Here's the math that should terrify you—and how to fix it without tech headaches. ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific Cost/Price &Problems/Fears
December 31, 2025•9 min read
Your B2B Manufacturing Business Is Dying (And You Won't Spend $1,500 to Fix It)
B2B manufacturing sales dropping? Your website is invisible to AI search. 90% of buyers use ChatGPT now. Here's how to fix it in 90 days. ...more
Industry Specific ,Cost/Price &Problems/Fears
December 04, 2025•6 min read
Stealth Warfare Strategy: How Small Manufacturers Crush Giants | David Marinac
Discover how $15M packaging companies are defeating $500M giants using stealth warfare tactics. Learn the 3 weapons giants can't counter and join the stealth elite dominating their markets. ...more
Industry Specific ,Problems/Fears &Reviews/Versus
November 27, 2025•6 min read
Packaging Industry Collapse 2025: AI Disruption Predictions Come True | David Marinac
Analysis of the 2025 packaging industry collapse caused by AI disruption, with lessons for all B2B industries ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific &Problems/Fears
November 20, 2025•6 min read
AI Predicts 40% of Packaging Manufacturers Will Be Eliminated by 2027 | David Marinac
AI analysis of 25 years of packaging industry data reveals brutal timeline: 40% of manufacturers eliminated by 2027 due to digital invisibility. Learn the survival strategies before it's too late. ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific &Problems/Fears
November 13, 2025•6 min read
The True Cost of Custom Packaging: Why Cheap Solutions Cost Millions | David Marinac
A food manufacturer saved $50K on packaging and lost $2M in damage. Learn how to calculate true packaging ROI and avoid costly mistakes with our comprehensive cost analysis guide ...more
Packaging ,Industry Specific Cost/Price &Problems/Fears
November 05, 2025•7 min read
The Fatal Mistake Packaging Manufacturers Make When Hiring Sales Reps
Hiring the right sales reps can make or break a packaging manufacturer that specializes in custom packaging solutions. Yet, a fatal mistake is commonly made that hampers growth and profitability. ...more
Problems/Fears
May 07, 2025•3 min read
The Trust Recession in Packaging: Why U.S. Packaging Manufacturers Must Rebuild from Within
The Trust Recession in Packaging: Why U.S. Packaging Manufacturers Must Rebuild from Within ...more
Problems/Fears
May 03, 2025•4 min read
The Hidden Risks of Global Sourcing Without a Specialized Packaging Partner
Why Most Packaging Resellers Fail at Global Sourcing (And What to Do Instead) ...more
Problems/Fears
May 03, 2025•3 min read
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